Gerould has been the radio voice of the Kings since the franchise moved from Kansas City in 1985. Only Al McCoy (Suns, 41 years), George Blaha (Pistons, 37) and Ralph Lawler (Clippers, 35) have been with their teams longer.

"It's very exciting to have this season, because you feel like for the first time in too many years there's a legitimate foundation here – from a fan standpoint, a marketing standpoint, a basketball standpoint," Gerould said. "It's hard to put into words. I still have a hard time convincing myself that this is all behind us and we don't have to deal with the drama, the roller coaster, anymore.

"Everything is so new and fresh, top to bottom. It's unlike anything we've encountered here, except when the team first got here."